World Youth Theater
World Youth Theatre’19
This year our show will run for 3 days;
• Theatre Opening- Day 1: 13th of December from 7:00-9:00 pm. • Day 2: 15th of December from 8:00-10:00 pm. • Theatre Closing- Day 3: 16th of December from 8:00-10:00 pm.
Mervat Abou Oaf
She is a professor of practice and prior chair (2011-2014) of the Journalism and Mass Communication Department (JRMC) at the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP) at The American University in Cairo (AUC). She received her PhD doctoral degree from the University Autonoma of Barcelona (UAB), Spain with “Excellent” qualification, in the legislative, regulatory concentration on the Egyptian film industry. She is one of the singers of the Egyptian band 4M, founded by the artist Ezzat Abu Auf with his sisters Mona, Maha, Manal Abu Auf
Basem Darwisch
The Composer and Oud player Bassem Darwish, the founder of Egyptian-German ensemble Cairo Steps, will be the guest of honor for the WYT 2019.
• He is nicknamed 'Egyptian Ambassador to Germany', and received the German Golden Jazz Award with his Cairo Steps for his 2018 album 'The Flying Carpet'. • Famous for his own style, including jazz , Arabic Nubian melodies and traditional rhythms with improvisation, Bassem is one of the most acclaimed Egyptian music experts in Europe with his long experience as a soloist of Oud. He worked in television, film and drama as a producer and music consultant.
Rula Zaki
Singer
Egyptian singer performing the opening song.
Rula Zaki is a renowned singer from Cairo, Egypt. Her professional and international award – winning career made her one of the most prominent elite female singers in Egypt and a premier in her field.
Her talent and reputation earned her 7 scholarships from highly reputable music schools in the United States. She joined the conservatory of music at Lawerence University in Wisconsin, USA where she earned her Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance.
A Theatrical Play World Youth Theatre’19 Workshop
A workshop presented by the famous director Dr. Khaled Galal, gathering talented youth actors and singers from different countries all over the world, which took place upon Mr. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of The Arab Republic of Egypt, recommendation in 2017 that was applied for the first time at the second version of WYF 2018 in form of theatrical play called “The visitor”.
This year, a new group of highly selected international new team will be presenting a theatrical play.
Khaled Galal A well known writer, actor, theatrical director and the Head of Artistic Creativity Center.
Vroniq
Singer
Rona was born in in Kaliningrad. studied journalism at local university and jazz vocals at the Rakmananinov's music college in Kaliningrad. is writing music in various genres, in her house music stage she was nominated on South African Music Awards for the song "World is Good" in 2011 an is going to sing with music partner Willy Sahel.
Ashra Kunwar
Singer
She is from Nepal, she has few history of success in the field of environment and communications , as a singer/ songwriter, journalist, country ambassador at youth opportunities , communications officer for past 3 years, she won the voice of Nepal (Quarter Finalist)
Mozart Taif Shadow
Shadow art
A unique act with shadow art. Through their performances they discuss environment, women's role in society, special needs, history of each country, romance and humor and children's shows.
Dana Amjed & Iheb Laouej
Playing Oud
Iheb Laouej is from Tunisia , He plays oud , guitar and violin Dana is from Jordan , she is an oud player and active member of art , culture fields inside and outside Jordan from over 5 years ago. They agreed to team up as a duo to go through a musical workshop that is going to produce an eastern-western extra-ordinary mash-up .
Marissa Hamamoto & Piotr Iwanicki
Wheelchair Dance
A couple of talented dancers coming all the way from Poland & USA to give a one of a kind performance
A Reunion
Music Band
A Different Nationalities performers from Russia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Nigeria and Cameroon. A vision to reunion last year’s solo performers who were already registered and are interested in joining this edition of WY Theatre, to perform a mash-up/ mix of different well known songs, by setting up a musical workshop to produce a creative phenomenal type of shows.
Ghalia Benali
Singer
Originally from Tunisia , Ghalia is known as “a maker of her own myths” as described by The New York Times, Ghalia Benali; the Tunisian-Belgian artist started her artistic career as a singer, writer, composer, dancer, visual artist, painter, designer & actress. Her artistic balance is rich with over 7 Music Albums & many different musical collaborations, Five Movies, Egyptian TV series, a book, Musical & Paintings' Exhibitions.
Tserendolgor Amgalan
Singing and beatbox
Tserendolgor Enkh-Amgalan is a young Renewable Energy Engineer who is also very passionate about singing. She believes she can express her feelings and emotions through her singing, playing guitar and doing beatbox Yes! Beatbox. She was once declared as a female Beatbox Champion of Mongolia in 2012, at the age of 18. She will surprise you with her energetic rapping and beatboxing or make you heart melt with her mellow voice. Accompanied with
Mazeek Band
Folklore Music
Mazeek Band joined the musical field in May 2016 and since then they started participating in many forums and festivals. They participated in many concerts at the Egyptian Opera House and joined the openings of many festivals such as the opening of the Biennially Festival of fine arts and the opening of the Arab Theatre Festival, Also participated in the African Nations Cup in Egypt 2019 in the opening and closing ceremonies ,They participated in more than 600 concerts in different public places like the malls, clubs, universities and other places. And also participated in the opening ceremony of the International Castle Music and Singing Festival in it’s 28th edition in Aug 2019.
Brass Sound Band
Music Band
Brass Sound Band joined the musical field in May 2016 Brass Sound is a marching band who perform different music genres such as jazz, blues, Latin music, Western songs, Egyptian or Arabic music in general, beside the Spanish festive music. With thirteen musicians , brass play different wind instruments like: Trumpet , alto saxophone , tenor saxophone , trombone , French horn and tuba. Also we play percussion instruments like Snare Drum , Bass Drum Djembe , Bongos and congas.
Wazih
Singer
Wazih is a singer/song writer and multi-award winner and performer from the North West Region of Cameroon. His music is a fusion of contemporary afro-world and jazz from the grass roots of Africa. Wazih has released two projects between 2016-2019 along side several singles and videos, with main topics of interest being awareness on mental health personal development and socio-political awareness. ‘This is the role of the artist, to shade light on the realities of the everyday man’’ is the saying he lives by.
Kuana Adebisi
Singer and guitarist
Kauna Adebisi was born in Pennsylvania, America. She grew up between the United States and Africa. Since the age of six Kauna has had a passion for music. At the age of 13 she began to play the guitar and write her own music. Kauna has released 4 original collaboration songs over the past year with other artists, including the Nigerian rapper M.I. Abaga. Kauna is currently in university studying business administration, and plans on furthering her career as a musician.
Trio Horus
Flute, Oud and Rythm
Egyptian flutist Doaa Saber studied music in Cairo Conservatory-Academy of Arts, she accomplished her studies in Germany at the Music University (Musikhochschule) in Karlsruhe. She will be performing accompanied with Fady Ezzat(Rhythm)and Belal El Sheikh (Oud).
She was awarded a 1st prize at the Flute Competition of the Egyptian Ministry of Culture (1995, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2005) as well as a 1st prize at the International Mediterranean Flute Competition 2006 (Flute Meetings) in Volos/Greece.
Pou
Dancing
Pou in many Pacific languages means pillar. The members of Pou are current and recent tertiary dance graduates from New Zealand and are of Māori and Pacific descent. Their movement and concepts are inspired by Māori and Pacific stories, culture, dance, music, artists and spiritual beliefs. Their style brings together elements of contemporary dance and Pacific-Māori movement. Pou and its members have been invited to perform at the Macau International Youth Dance Festival in Macau, China for the past 2 years, performed at the Pacific Dance Festival, won 'People's Choice Awards' at the Short n Sweet Dance Festival in New Zealand, and invited as a guest performer for the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit in Auckland this year. Maritta Hallani
Singing
A young singer from Lebanon , who also composes and write songs. She began her artistic career at a young age. She has sang many single songs as Yalla Nefrah & Chou Baddak (2016), Tlaghena & Go (2017), Nasini & Akher Marra (2018).
Kateryna Olkhovyk
Light painting
A graduate student of Peking University and the Yenching Academy Scholarship recipient. She also graduated with honors from Jagiellonian University in Krakow. In her free time Kateryna is doing light painting. As a light artist she performs at private events, as well as holiday celebrations and festivals held at her university. Fatmir Mura
Sand art
He is from Albania , and he Artist who creates with his hands extraordinary and unique designs that can engage people of all ages and to transport the audience into a magical atmosphere of great visual and emotional impact .
Winner of the 2009 Albanian TV talent show.
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